March 07, 2010
Sir John Major has accused Gordon Brown of behaviour that is "unbecoming conduct for a prime minister" on a surprise visit to British troops in Afghanistan.
In a speech in Ipswich, the former Tory prime minister drew parallels with Mr Brown's 2007 visit to Iraq at a time when he was thought to be mulling over a snap election.
"Once again, the Prime Minister is using the Armed Forces as a party political prop," said Sir John.
"Two years ago, he did so on the eve of the election that never was, and is now doing so again on the eve of the election that he cannot avoid." >>>>>
Menzies Campbell attacks Brown's credibility on war
07 March 2010
Menzies Campbell today adds to the criticism of Gordon Brown over his funding of the Iraq war, saying his claim that he had always given military chiefs everything they asked for lacked credibility.
In the Scotland on Sunday lecture at the Scottish Lib Dem conference, Campbell will argue that the Chilcot Inquiry has served its purpose by highlighting the flaws in the political system which allowed Britain to enter "an illegal war". >>>>>
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